Lord Jagannath and Kripasindhu Das
In Western Orissa, lived a Brahmin
Kripasindhu by name.
generous he was towards poor
lived with name and fame.
Adverse hours approached him
lost all wealth, he had
one after another, lost children
a wretched life, he lead.
To Sri Jagannath, he surrendered all
did not care for want
engrossed himself all the while
looked for divine grant.
His wife told "if beggar comes
nothing is there at home
better commit suicide both
then to beg and roam.
Hear my beloved "Consoled he
Lord Jagannath is there
please have patience, faith on Him
never brood and despair
From neighbour darling! borrow some flour
make ten pieces of bread
with five, I shall proceed to Puri
with rest you manage, he said.
Sri Jagannath in guise of Vaishnav
came to them for food
all the breads, they offered Him
served Him well, they could.
Both the spouse, starved that night
Vaishnav slept there sound
next morning, when got up both
amazed to see around.
House is packed with house hold goods
Guest was vanished from them
Brahmin pondered, told his wife
Jagannath's celestial fame.
Both the spouse, praised aloud
The grace of Lord in glee
spent devoted, rest of life
before they used to flee.
Honestly served distressed souls
As guests, they honoured all
Food and clothing, offered to poor
attended needy's call.
Er. Raghunath Patra lives at Brindaban Dham,
Lokanath Road, Puri.
source : " Orissa Review " July 2005
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